- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 15 - 18 Inches
- Mature Spread 12 - 18 Inches
- Growing Zones 10 - 11
- Use As A Filler In Containers
Enjoy sweet-tasting tomatoes with the Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato plant. This plant, also known as Solanum lycopersicum, produces small cherry-sized tomatoes that are yellow and have a full and sweet taste. Each tomato measures roughly 1 inch in diameter and matures quickly. A single plant can produce 100 tomatoes.
Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato Care
Plant the Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato outdoors after there is no longer a chance of frost. This cultivar does not have any special needs and thrives with minimal care. Plant in rich soil that is moist and well drained.
Growing Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato
This plant requires full sun to thrive and produce an abundant harvest. Tomatoes are ready to pick in just 45 days. Mature plants reach 15 to 18 inches tall, making this plant well suited to containers and small garden spaces.
The compact size of the Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato makes it an excellent container plant. Tomato plants in containers need full sun and require water daily, or whenever the top couple inches of soil are dry.
Watering Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato
Tomato plants need regular watering to push out new growth and plenty of blooms. Plan to water the Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato when the top few inches of soil are dry.
Feeding Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato
Fertilizing tomato plants ensures plenty of growth and a good yield. Apply a water-soluble fertilizer once per month during the growing season for the best results.
Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 10 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Annual |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 15 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 12 - 18 Inches |
| Spacing: 18 - 24 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): Yellow |
| Flower Description: Yellow - not grown for flowers |
| Bloom Period: Summer, Spring |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Deep Green |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Consistent |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Tempting Tomatoes® Patio Sunshine Cherry Tomato |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Solanum lycopersicum |
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Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations
Plant Shipping
Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
